Butterflies and Moths of North America

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  Sighting 1342234

Tiny Checkerspot
Dymasia dymas

Observation date: August 31, 2022
Submitted by: dayers@hotmail.com
Specimen type: Photograph
Observation notes: This butterfly was nectaring on Blackfoot daisies along with dozens of Tiny Checkerspot butterflies. It is the same size, but perhaps a mutation?
Status: Resident
Verified by: James Steen
Verified date: June 25, 2023
Coordinator notes: Subspecies D. dymas chara. This is likely perhaps a dark "form" of the subspecies. Thank you! JAMES STEEN
Checklist region(s): United States, Arizona, Pima County